How many times have you wished you could turn back time? If only you saw that leak a few days earlier…...if only.
As a home owner you could save a lot of money be being pro-active instead of simply dealing with problems as they turn into disasters. If you’re in the property industry you know the costs relating to mould, moisture and leak problems in domestic & commercial properties.
Now you know why the thermal imaging camera for leak detection market is expanding. If you don’t know it yet: These cameras can see through walls to help you detect leaks, so now you can take action before there’s even a real problem. There are also thermal cameras for electrical inspections and home inspections.
Sound good? Here are some of the most important things you should know.
How to Optimize Leak Detection With a Thermal Camera:
Yes, you can do manual checks and look for moist areas in your building. However, you may not realize the extent of the problem by using a traditional method. You need the modern technological method.
A thermal camera is your solution because the moisture detection feature locates water behind walls, covered with paint or hidden by panels in one of these ways:
- The moisture shows up as colder than the surrounding area in normal conditions
- If you heat up the room the moisture takes longer to cool down and the thermal imaging will locate it as being higher in temperature & then color it accordingly
With an added feature some thermal cameras have, you can use a moisture pen to then determine the extent of the problem. But you won’t even know where to push in that pen if the camera wasn’t there.
So, can you see why this is an investment for any home, building restoration project, property group or business owner?
Important Features When Picking Your Thermal Camera:
Now you simply have to determine which thermal imaging camera for leak detectionmodel will be best for you. The important aspects to consider include:
- Price: If you’re shopping for personal use you can settle on a low end unit since you won’t need it everyday. For corporate use as a service provider you need details, data and you’ll be using it a lot. A higher price means it will provide you with necessary data and be durable enough for regular use.
- Application: Where will you use yours? Service providers who work in less than optimal conditions (such as navigating through rubble of a restoration project) need rugged equipment. A heavy duty thermal camera won’t break on the first accidental drop.
- Extra features: Does the unit give you what you need? If you require details on the moisture level a moisture pen is essential. Make it easy on yourself by getting a unit that - with the help of laser - shows you exactly where the camera is pointing at. It makes it easier to use but it also means you won’t accidentally open up the wrong area of the wall. If you’re looking for hidden pipes this is essential. An additional source of information is the humidity in the room. A thermal camera with a humidity sensor can tell you if there are higher than normal levels of humidity. This can also be proof that moisture is retained in the walls or roof.
- Reporting: For home use you won’t need reporting features, but for professionals it’s essential. You must be able to share the data with others and have software to create reports.
- User friendliness: These gadgets use advanced technology but manufacturers should make it easy to navigate. An easy menu means home owners and professionals can all benefit from them. Also invest in a large enough screen if possible, so you don’t have to guess at the details.
- Durability: As stated, a unit used by professionals need to withstand rough handling without wearing and tearing. However, if you’re simply going to use it at home once in a while and you care well for your tools, save money and purchase a lower end unit. Rather invest in other features.
- Accuracy: Of course, if the data determines while wall to break down or roof to break open, you need the unit to be accurate. A quality sensor that gives clear, correct readings is a must in any application. For this you need a camera that’s able to detect even small anomalies, so a problem doesn’t have to exacerbate before your camera detects it. You also need a quality pen with state of the art conta
